Question

question 6 of 10

the lines shown below are parallel. if the green line has a slope of (-\frac{1}{2}), what is the slope of the red line?

a. (-\frac{1}{2})
b. 2
c. -2
d. (\frac{1}{2})

Explanation:

Identify the relationship between the lines

$$ \text{Line}_1 \parallel \text{Line}_2 $$

Apply the parallel lines slope property

$$ m_{\text{red}} = m_{\text{green}} $$

Determine the slope of the red line

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Answer:

• (A) \(-\frac{1}{2}\) (Correct answer)
• (B) 2
• (C) -2
• (D) \(\frac{1}{2}\)